- expanded plastic
- noun Date: 1945 lightweight cellular plastic used especially as insulation and protective packing material — called also foamed plastic, plastic foam
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
expanded plastic
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expanded plastic — plastic that is made light and spongy by the introduction of pockets of gas or air. Also called foamed plastic, plastic foam. [1940 45] * * * … Universalium
expanded plastic — noun : a lightweight cellular material usually made by introducing gas into a plastic or resin and used especially in insulation and lamination called also foamed plastic, plastic foam * * * plastic that is made light and spongy by the… … Useful english dictionary
expanded plastic — /əkspændəd ˈplæstɪk/ (say uhkspanduhd plastik) noun plastic into which air or gas has been forced to form a light, spongy substance …
plastic foam — noun : expanded plastic * * * plastic foam, a plastic having a soft, spongy texture, suitable for use in furniture cushions, mattresses, and upholstery: »Plastic foam is being used increasingly for insulating linings in clothing in addition to… … Useful english dictionary
plastic foam — noun Date: 1943 expanded plastic … New Collegiate Dictionary
plastic foam. — See expanded plastic. [1940 45] * * * … Universalium
plastic foam — /plæstɪk ˈfoʊm/ (say plastik fohm) noun → expanded plastic …
plastic foam. — See expanded plastic. [1940 45] … Useful english dictionary
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plastic surgery — plastic surgeon. the branch of surgery dealing with the repair or replacement of malformed, injured, or lost organs or tissues of the body, chiefly by the transplant of living tissues. [1830 40] * * * Surgery to correct disfigurement, restore… … Universalium
